don't_go_on_me Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'm making the 6 hour drive from southern MN! There's really no excuse not too! I've heard quite a few things about the Safe House. A couple of my coworkers went there and it sounds like an awesome place. This might be a stupid out-of-towner question, but are you still able to get in if you don't know the password and aren't with someone who does? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'm making the 6 hour drive from southern MN! There's really no excuse not too! I've heard quite a few things about the Safe House. A couple of my coworkers went there and it sounds like an awesome place. This might be a stupid out-of-towner question, but are you still able to get in if you don't know the password and aren't with someone who does? OK - here's the deal with the Safe House. A doorman will ask you to whisper the password to him. If you don't know it, you'll be asked to do something stupid to get in. (sing I'm a little teapot, act like a gorilla, etc.) Your stupid act is broadcast on a CCTV to the rest of the bar. Inside you'll find a bar with decor completely devoted to espionage kitsch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bakerian08 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 that place sounds awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
don't_go_on_me Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 OK - here's the deal with the Safe House. A doorman will ask you to whisper the password to him. If you don't know it, you'll be asked to do something stupid to get in. (sing I'm a little teapot, act like a gorilla, etc.) Your stupid act is broadcast on a CCTV to the rest of the bar. Inside you'll find a bar with decor completely devoted to espionage kitsch.Seems fair enough. There was a likely chance that after a few PBRs I was going to do something stupid like that anyway! So it's close to the venue then? I've never spent anytime in Milwaukee, so I'm completely oblivious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andshewas Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 The Safe House is hidden in an alley right across the street from the Pabst. You won't know it's there just by looking for it from the street...but you'll know you're there if you happen upon the entrance to "International Exports Ltd." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 i havent been to a Wilco show in IA but id be willing to drive there from here in Milwaukee. Its not a bad drive. ive missed out on a few shows there by Ryan Adams and Wilco but i feel it is in my driving range to go see a show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caseydog Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Skip the Safe House. If coming from the south, hit Koz's Mini Bowl for a drink and then Conejitos for some cheap mexican food and margaritas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
euthe Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Skip the Safe House. If coming from the south, hit Koz's Mini Bowl for a drink and then Conejitos for some cheap mexican food and margaritas. Mexican food in Wisconsin scares my colon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mardog Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 the safe house is pretty cool for tourists, new-comers, etc. I avoid it. also, I'm pretty sure Milwaukee's Mexican population makes their food in a pretty similar fashion to Chicago's or any other Northern city's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 i dont understand the Mexican food comment. We have Mexicans that live here. They make authentic food. We have quality Mexican markets here like El Rey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caseydog Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 i dont understand the Mexican food comment. We have Mexicans that live here. They make authentic food. We have quality Mexican markets here like El Rey. Milwaukee has a large Latino community. There are wonderful Mexican restaurants all over the Southside. http://www.milwaukeemagazine.com/currentIs...MessageID=24066 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Milwaukee has a large Latino community. There are wonderful Mexican restaurants all over the Southside. http://www.milwaukeemagazine.com/currentIs...MessageID=24066This is true. Now if Milrock could only get a great Chinese or Thai or Middle Eastern place... (I was spoiled for years in Minneapolis by Rainbow (Chinese), King & I (Thai) and Holy Land (Mid East)). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caseydog Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 This is true. Now if Milrock could only get a great Chinese or Thai or Middle Eastern place... (I was spoiled for years in Minneapolis by Rainbow (Chinese), King & I (Thai) and Holy Land (Mid East)). Word about Minneapolis. I went to grad school there. Rainbow is amazing. So is Seafood Palace, Shuang Cheng, Ruam Mit in St. Paul, and Yangtze. I miss Chicken w/Nuts from Yangtze, Black Bean dumplings from Rainbow, and salt baked lobster, crab, or shrimp from Seafood Palace. Boy have I digressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Word about Minneapolis. I went to grad school there. Rainbow is amazing. So is Seafood Palace, Shuang Cheng, Ruam Mit in St. Paul, and Yangtze. I miss Chicken w/Nuts from Yangtze, Black Bean dumplings from Rainbow, and salt baked lobster, crab, or shrimp from Seafood Palace. Boy have I digressed.Shuang Cheng!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andshewas Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Skip the Safe House. If coming from the south, hit Koz's Mini Bowl for a drink Are you talking about the bar with the mini bowling alley at 7th and Becher? I would say that if you're going to eat Mexican in the "Latin Quarter," you might as well drive/walk the extra block to La Fuente. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco LP #7 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Sorry if this has been covered, but I've no time to sift through this pretty big thread: how big were the milwaukee pre-sales? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 how big were the milwaukee pre-sales?They were closed after about an hour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Szabo Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 The venue presale sold out in like a minute? Did anyone else try this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
virtualreason Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Pabst presale = weaksauce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 woohoo! see you all both nights in Milwaukee! i kept hitting refresh when the page told me that there was High Level of Trafffic or No Tickets Available in section. Refresh it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 The venue presale sold out in like a minute? Did anyone else try this?yep - got 2 in the balcony for the Wed. show, row E. Looks like singles are still available, but not 2 together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Via Harvard Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Please don't let them move this to Riverside! I think the Pabst is an ideal venue for Wilco. Can't wait! Good luck tomorrow everyone, don't forget noon sale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andshewas Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Tuesday night, left side on floor level-- Row L seats 5/6. Can't complain! I'm trying for better than 2nd balcony seats for the Wednesday show tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tapmyglass Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Pabst presale = weaksauce. yep. tried to buy tickets today, got offered some in the back row of the third balcony the first time I logged on. I tried again to get different tickets and by then there were none left. Guess I am waiting until tomorrow when they go on sale to the public Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Sorry if this has been covered, but I've no time to sift through this pretty big thread: how big were the milwaukee pre-sales? This is only the Wilcoworld presale. I have no idea how big (in ticket quantity) the Pabst presale was.Capacity at The Pabst Theater: 1,345 seats That means only 134 tickets were available for each presale date (10%) That's not a lot of tickets, so check out the regular onsale info and get ready for that one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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